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What is the defining functional group of alcohols?
What is the defining functional group of alcohols?
The defining functional group of alcohols is the hydroxyl group (-OH).
How do alcohols differ within a homologous series?
How do alcohols differ within a homologous series?
Alcohols in a homologous series differ by a -CH₂- unit.
What is the general formula for alcohols?
What is the general formula for alcohols?
The general formula for alcohols is CₙH₂ₙ₊₁OH.
How does the physical and chemical properties of alcohols change within their series?
How does the physical and chemical properties of alcohols change within their series?
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What suffix is commonly used to denote the names of alcohols?
What suffix is commonly used to denote the names of alcohols?
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